ATTORNEY

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Hybrid work model

Job summary

State of California's Department of Health Care Services seeks an attorney to join the Office of Legal Services. You will handle a caseload, prepare witnesses, review evidence, and represent DHCS in hearings. PICB attorneys work on hospital audits, provider appeals, and other actions, with potential telework across California.

The role offers hybrid telework, Sacramento or other CA locations, and a HAM salary with above-minimum placement consideration. Final filing date: 10/8/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience representing clients in litigation before administrative, state, or federal courts.
• Drafting and editing legal documents including regulations and notices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle caseload and prepare witnesses.
• Represent DHCS in hearings before OAHA/OAH.
• Collaborate with Office of the Attorney General for state actions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Health care law interest

Legal research and writing

Job description

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/8/2026

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on public service? Are you passionate about litigation and eager for the opportunity to handle your own caseload while being part of a collaborative team? If so, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the place for you!

DHCS is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

Job Description and Duties

DHCS, Office of Legal Services (OLS), Program Integrity and Compliance Branch (PICB) is seeking an Attorneys to join its administrative litigation professionals. The Attorney positions are crucial in reaching our mission of providing Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that directly supports the health and well‑being of millions of Californians, while simultaneously supporting DHCS program integrity efforts.

Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney will have the opportunity to handle a caseload, prepare witnesses, review and assess evidence (including cost reports, audit reports, and medical records), and represent DHCS in hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings and Appeals (OAHA) and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). PICB attorneys handle a wide range of litigation matters including hospital and nursing facility audits, provider appeals, substance use disorder license actions, and managed care appeals. PICB attorneys also work with the Attorney General’s Office in writ petitions and other state and federal court actions. You will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in California! (Working in the Sacramento office full or part-time is also an option.) Telework is subject to DHCS' Telework Program guidelines.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies The Program Integrity and Compliance Branch, which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

The Attorney qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $8,846 (Range A) or $9,956 (Range B).

Working Conditions

The Office of Legal Services uses a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met. Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

This is a statewide recruitment, and the position may be located in, but not limited to, the following locations: Sacramento, San Francisco, Orange (Santa Ana), San Bernardino (Rancho Cucamonga), San Diego and Los Angeles.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY $7,969.00 - $10,473.00A $8,969.00 - $12,026.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest representing clients in litigation matters before administrative, state, and/or federal courts,
• Background and/or interest in health care law
• Experience drafting, reviewing and editing legal documents including State Plan Amendments, regulations and legal notices
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility and confidentiality
• Dependable, punctual, and excellent attendance
• Ability to conduct legal research and writing under short deadlines

Telework and Salary Information

Telework: This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position may be located in Sacramento, San Francisco, Orange (Santa Ana), San Bernardino (Rancho Cucamonga), San Diego and Los Angeles.

For a list of possible DHCS office assignment location addresses, please reference the reporting location document attached to the duty statement on this job advertisement.

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.